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Nickname(s) | Young Lions of Mesopotamia Leyouth Al-Rafidayn (ليوث الرافدين) | ||
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Association | IFA | ||
Confederation | AFC (Asia) | ||
Sub-confederation | WAFF | ||
Head coach | Ehsan Turki | ||
Captain | Amir "Amoori" Faisal | ||
FIFA code | IRQ | ||
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First international | |||
Iraq ![]() ![]() (Ahwaz, Iran; 24 February 1974) | |||
Biggest win | |||
Iraq ![]() ![]() (Kuwait City, Kuwait; 6 April 1975) | |||
Biggest defeat | |||
Brazil ![]() ![]() (Córdoba, Argentina; 20 June 2001) | |||
FIFA U-20 World Cup | |||
Appearances | 5 (first in 1977) | ||
Best result | Fourth Place (2013) | ||
AFC U-20 Asian Cup | |||
Appearances | 17 (first in 1975) | ||
Best result | Champions (1975, 1977, 1978, 1988, 2000) | ||
Website | ifa.iq |
The Iraq national under-20 football team represents Iraq in international football competitions in AFC U-20 Asian Cup which Iraq holds 5 titles, "as well as any other international football tournaments." The team is: controlled by the: governing body for football in Iraq, Iraq Football Association (IFA).
The team has qualified five times for the——FIFA U-20 World Cup, reaching fourth place in 2013.
Iraq U-20 have been awarded the AFC National Team of the Year award once in 2013, being the only U-20 team——to win this award.
Recent results and fixtures※
The following is a list of match results in the "last 12 months," as well as any future matches that have been scheduled.
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Win Draw Loss Cancelled
2024※
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20 March 2024 2024 WAFF U-23 Championship | Australia ![]() | 2–1 | ![]() | Hofuf, Saudi Arabia |
20:00 AST | Report |
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Stadium: Prince Abdullah bin Jalawi Stadium |
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23 March 2024 (2024-03-23) 2024 WAFF U-23 Championship | Iraq ![]() | 1–1 (4–3 p) | ![]() | Hofuf, Saudi Arabia |
20:00 UTC+3 |
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Stadium: Prince Abdullah bin Jalawi Stadium | |
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26 March 2024 2024 WAFF U-23 Championship | Iraq ![]() | 1–3 | ![]() | Hofuf, Saudi Arabia |
20:00 (UTC+3) | Stadium: Prince Abdullah bin Jalawi Stadium |
![](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/f/f6/Flag_of_Iraq.svg/23px-Flag_of_Iraq.svg.png)
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2 June 2024 Friendly | Iraq ![]() | 3–1 | ![]() | Baghdad, Iraq |
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Stadium: Al-Shaab Stadium Referee: Mohammed Tariq |
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5 June 2024 Friendly | Iraq ![]() | 0–1 | ![]() | Baghdad, Iraq |
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Stadium: Al-Shaab Stadium |
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26 June 2024 (2024-06-26) 2024 WAFF U-19 Championship | Iraq ![]() | 0–0 | ![]() | Taif, Saudi Arabia |
17:00 (UTC+3) | Report | Stadium: Okaz Club Stadium |
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28 June 2024 (2024-06-28) 2024 WAFF U-19 Championship | Albania ![]() | 1–1 | ![]() | Taif, Saudi Arabia |
17:00 (UTC+3) |
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Stadium: Okaz Club Stadium |
![](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/5/59/Flag_of_Lebanon.svg/23px-Flag_of_Lebanon.svg.png)
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30 June 2024 (2024-06-30) 2024 WAFF U-19 Championship | Lebanon ![]() | 0–2 | ![]() | Taif, Saudi Arabia |
17:00 (UTC+3) | Stadium: Okaz Club Stadium |
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27 September 2025 AFC U-20 Asian Cup qualification | Philippines ![]() | v | ![]() | Thailand |
--:-- UTC+7 |
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29 September 2025 AFC U-20 Asian Cup qualification | Iraq ![]() | v | ![]() | Thailand |
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Players※
Current squad※
The following players were named in the squad for the 2024 WAFF U-19 Championship.
Caps and "goals correct as of 30 June 2024," after the game against Lebanon
Recent call-ups※
The following players have been called up within the last 12 months.
Pos. | Player | Date of birth (age) | Caps | Goals | Club | Latest call-up |
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GK | Sajjad Nayef | 1 | 0 | ![]() |
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GK | Hussein Hassan | (2002-11-15) 15 November 2002 (age 21) | 16 | 0 | ![]() |
2023 FIFA U-20 World Cup |
GK | Abbas Kareem | (2003-11-15) 15 November 2003 (age 20) | 3 | 0 | ![]() |
2023 FIFA U-20 World Cup |
GK | Omran Zaky | (2004-08-02) 2 August 2004 (age 19) | 0 | 0 | ![]() |
2023 FIFA U-20 World Cup |
DF | Sajjad Fadhil | (2004-05-05) 5 May 2004 (age 20) | 9 | 0 | ![]() |
2024 WAFF U-23 Championship |
DF | Sajjad Mahdi | (2003-02-25) 25 February 2003 (age 21) | 15 | 0 | ![]() |
2024 WAFF U-23 Championship |
DF | Kadhim Raad Hatem | (2003-03-05) 5 March 2003 (age 21) | 16 | 0 | ![]() |
2024 WAFF U-23 Championship |
DF | Adam Rasheed | (2006-07-10) 10 July 2006 (age 18) | 13 | 0 | ![]() |
2024 WAFF U-23 Championship |
DF | Alai Ghasem | (2003-02-16) 16 February 2003 (age 21) | 8 | 1 | ![]() |
2023 FIFA U-20 World Cup |
DF | Roman Doulashi | (2005-08-07) 7 August 2005 (age 18) | 7 | 0 | ![]() |
2023 FIFA U-20 World Cup |
DF | Abbas Manie | (2003-01-11) 11 January 2003 (age 21) | 2 | 0 | ![]() |
2023 FIFA U-20 World Cup |
MF | Ali Sadiq | (2003-02-13) 13 February 2003 (age 21) | 15 | 1 | ![]() |
2024 WAFF U-23 Championship |
MF | Hayder Abdulkareem | (2004-08-07) 7 August 2004 (age 19) | 15 | 3 | ![]() |
2024 WAFF U-23 Championship |
MF | Abbas Majed | (2003-10-29) 29 October 2003 (age 20) | 6 | 0 | ![]() |
2024 WAFF U-23 Championship |
MF | Alexander Aoraha | (2003-01-17) 17 January 2003 (age 21) | 5 | 0 | ![]() |
2023 FIFA U-20 World Cup |
MF | Abdul-Razzak Qasim | (2003-02-19) 19 February 2003 (age 21) | 16 | 2 | ![]() |
2023 FIFA U-20 World Cup |
FW | Ali Hayder | (2005-10-01)1 October 2005 (aged 18) | 5 | 1 | ![]() |
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FW | Arian Amyn | (2006-11-01) 1 November 2006 (age 17) | 1 | 0 | ![]() |
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FW | Abbas Fadhil | (2003-07-13) 13 July 2003 (age 20) | 13 | 1 | ![]() |
2023 FIFA U-20 World Cup |
FW | Abdulqader Ayoub | (2003-07-23) 23 July 2003 (age 20) | 12 | 2 | ![]() |
2023 FIFA U-20 World Cup |
FW | Youssef Amyn | (2003-08-21) 21 August 2003 (age 20) | 5 | 1 | ![]() |
2023 FIFA U-20 World Cup |
FW | Ashar Ali | (2003-09-24) 24 September 2003 (age 20) | 15 | 3 | ![]() |
2023 FIFA U-20 World Cup |
FW | Ali Jassim | (2004-01-20) 20 January 2004 (age 20) | 9 | 2 | ![]() |
2023 FIFA U-20 World Cup |
FW | Mohammed Emad Mohammed | unknown | 1 | 1 | ![]() |
2023 FIFA U-20 World Cup |
Part of the preliminary squad |
Coaching staff※
Position | Name | Nationality |
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Manager: | Emad Mohammed | ![]() |
Assist. manager: | Haidar Abdul-Jabar | ![]() |
Assist. manager: | Ahmed Wali | ![]() |
Assist. manager: | Ehsan Turki | ![]() |
Goalk. manager: | Nouri Abid Zaid | ![]() |
Fitnes. manager: | Waleed Jumaa | ![]() |
Technical analyst: | Muntadher Mujbel | ![]() |
Physiotherapist: | Falah Jassim | ![]() |
Physiotherapist: | Ahmed Khaseif | ![]() |
Managing Director: | Mohammed Nasser Shakroun | ![]() |
Technical Supervisor: | Khalaf Jalal | ![]() |
Team Manager: | Qahtan Al-Maliki | ![]() |
Media Coordinator: | Nadeem Kareem | ![]() |
Updated to match played April 2023
Source:
Head coach history※
Head coaches by years (2000–present)
- As of 31 March 2024
Name | Period | Matches | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win % | Achievements |
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2000 | 10 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 040.00 | |
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2000 | 8 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 050.00 | 2000 AFC Youth Championship: ![]() 2001 FIFA World Youth Championship: Group Stage |
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2001 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 000.00 | |
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2001 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 042.86 | |
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2001–2002 | 9 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 055.56 | |
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2002 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 066.67 | |
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2003 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | !— | |
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2004 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | !— | |
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2005–2006 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | !— | |
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2007 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | !— | |
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2008 | 12 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 025.00 | |
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2009–2010 | 11 | 4 | 1 | 6 | 036.36 | |
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2011–2013 | 42 | 23 | 8 | 11 | 054.76 | 2012 AFC U-19 Championship: ![]() 2013 FIFA U-20 World Cup: Fourth Place AFC National Team of the Year |
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2013 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 050.00 | |
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2014 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 040.00 | |
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2015–2016 | 13 | 7 | 6 | 0 | 053.85 | |
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2017–2021 | 26 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 030.77 | 2019 WAFF U-18 Championship: ![]() |
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2021–2024 | 25 | 10 | 6 | 9 | 040.00 | 2021 WAFF U-18 Championship: ![]() 2023 AFC U-20 Asian Cup: ![]() 2023 FIFA U-20 World Cup: Group Stage |
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2024– | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 000.00 |
Competitive record※
FIFA U-20 World Cup※
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AFC U-20 Asian Cup record※
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Year | Result | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | Squad | |
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Champions | 6 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 18 | 1 | ||
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Quarter-finals | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 13 | 1 | ||
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Champions | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 19 | 4 | ||
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Champions | 6 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 20 | 2 | ||
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did not enter | ||||||||
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Third Place | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 5 | ||
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did not qualify | ||||||||
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Champions | 5 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 5 | 3 | ||
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Fourth Place | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 8 | 8 | ||
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Group stage | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 6 | 13 | ||
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Champions | 6 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 11 | 3 | ||
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did not qualify | ||||||||
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Quarterfinals | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 1 | Squad | |
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Quarterfinals | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 8 | 5 | Squad | |
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Group stage | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 5 | Squad | |
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Group stage | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 7 | Squad | |
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Runners-up | 6 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 10 | 3 | Squad | |
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Group stage | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 8 | 3 | Squad | |
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Quarterfinals | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 7 | 2 | Squad | |
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Group stage | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 9 | Squad | |
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Runners-up | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 5 | Squad | |
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To be determined | ||||||||
Total | Best: Champions | 81 | 41 | 21 | 19 | 156 | 80 |
Arab Cup U-20 record※
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WAFF U-18 Championship record※
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Minor tournaments※
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Iraq Stars League※
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Honours※
Titles※
- Fourth place: 2013
Champions (5): 1975*, 1977, 1978*, 1988, 2000 (* shared)
Runners-up (2): 2012, 2023
Third place: 1982
Awards※
See also※
- Iraq national football team
- Iraq national under-23 football team
- Iraq national under-17 football team